Environmental Compliance & Permitting Specialist

LaBella Associates

Environmental Compliance & Permitting Specialist assisting with environmental compliance programs and permitting processes for utility projects. Managing regulatory approvals and stakeholder communication in Connecticut.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeOrange • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist UI with both environmental compliance programs and well as assisting with the permitting process for UI's capital project portfolio.
Responsible for assisting UI with waste management, soil spoils management and spill response & reporting.
Oversee and assist with all necessary studies and the preparation of licensing and permitting applications to obtain regulatory approvals for UI construction projects.
Ensure compliance with regulatory permit and licensing requirements during project construction and restoration activities.
Manage environmental compliance programs such as waste management and soil spoils management.
Respond to spills from UI owned electrical equipment including coordination with environmental spill response / remediation contractors.
Conduct all required regulatory reporting for spills from UI owned electrical equipment.
Manage environmental permitting efforts on large and small-scale utility projects.
Assist in coordinating the work for all aspects of project development, including outside consultant deliverables, (monitor task completion, applicability to regulatory requirements, assist in scheduling and drafting product reviews).
Provide overall support to the project teams to ensure timely preparation of acceptable license and permit application material and completion of implementation and compliance activities.
Prepare and/or review sections of various licensing and implementation documents under the supervision of leadership.
Assist in preparation of responses to regulatory agencies and the public and prepare responses where appropriate.
Provide technical support for managing data and documents pertinent to stakeholder communication, project schedules, licensing issues, studies and expenditures.
Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies throughout the permitting process.
Review environmental regulatory correspondence, subcontractor reports and permit applications.
Review stream/wetland/vernal pool surveys and delineations following in accordance with USACE guidance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Thorough knowledge of waste management including Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations.
Thorough knowledge of the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) regulations including DEEP’s Release-Based Cleanup Program.
Knowledge of, project siting and regulatory compliance. Direct with the utility industry is a plus.
Knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirements, including but not limited to Connecticut Siting Council for transmission line and generation construction, stream, wetland, and stormwater regulations.
Writing and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
Effective problem-solving skills with ability to obtain, research and analyze data; draw inferences; and make recommendations to provide guidance to the project teams; provide guidance to junior staff.
Ability to establish daily work priorities, plan assignments, and organize work.
Self-motivated and proactive in achieving goals without being asked and performing the job with moderate guidance.
Some travel within Connecticut may be required.
Education, Experience and Certifications:
Minimum BS in Environmental Engineering, Science, Ecology, Biology, or related science.
5 to 10 years of experience in environmental compliance, project permitting, wetland delineation, jurisdictional determinations of freshwater wetlands and streams. Experience in utility project experience a plus. Other relatable experience will be considered.
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations related to environmental compliance, wetlands, stream and protected species.
Familiarity with Erosion and Sediment Control, Best Management Practices.
Ability to review, edit, and provide QA/QC for deliverables.
Experience with Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan, stormwater management, and waste characterization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Work Schedule
Health/Dental Insurance
401k Plan with Employer Match
Paid Parental Leave
Short & Long Term Disability
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Leadership Development Program
Fitness Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program
Wellness Program
Team Building Events
Community Service Events

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Hard Skills & Tools

waste managementenvironmental compliancepermitting processspill responseregulatory reportingwetland delineationjurisdictional determinationsErosion and Sediment ControlBest Management PracticesSpill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan

Soft Skills

writing skillsverbal communication skillsproblem-solving skillsorganizational skillsself-motivatedproactiveability to establish prioritiesability to plan assignmentsability to analyze dataability to provide guidance

Certifications

BS in Environmental EngineeringBS in Environmental ScienceBS in EcologyBS in Biology